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Our second child

Niall Blackborough

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Name

What did we call him?

Niall Blackborough

Born

When did he emerge?

22nd April 2019 17:46

Sex & Birth weight

What were his vital statistics?

Male & 3.458kg (7lb 10oz)

Total expenses

How much to raise Niall?

£26,511.14

Number of expenses

How many purchases have we made?

1654 (View all)

Top Essential expense

The grandest expense?

£409.00 (Car seat)

Top Non-Essential expense

The grandest expense?

£557.00 (Center parcs)

Top Hobby and Interests expense

The grandest expense?

£147.00 (Shotgun MTB seat and handles)


Total expenses by category

We group expenses into three core categories, these are the totals for each category, select a category for more detail.

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Essential

The costs that we see as absolutely necessary in raising a child and in essence, keeping them healthy and well, alive.

£10,507.64

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Non-Essential

The optional costs of raising a child and those which spark lively debate between Mummy and Daddy.

£14,866.87

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Hobbies and Interests

All the fun extras.

£1,114.57


Expenses for the last three years

Total expenses for the last three years, select a year for additional detail including the ability to view all years.

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2026

Summary of all expenses for Niall in 2026

£1,218.59

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2025

Summary of all expenses for Niall in 2025

£4,681.64

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2024

Summary of all expenses for Niall in 2024

£3,538.53


The 25 most recent expenses for Niall - (View all)

The table below lists the last 25 expenses we have logged for Niall, to see more select any summary count, category or subcategory.

25 most recent expenses for Niall
Expense Date Categories Total Allocation Amount
Two pairs of black joggers 15 Apr 202615/04/2026 Essential / Clothes & Food etc. £14.00 100% £14.00
Dog man: Lord of the fleas 15 Apr 202615/04/2026 Hobbies and Interests / Literature £9.99 100% £9.99
Share of shopping 13 Apr 202613/04/2026 Essential / Clothes & Food etc. £192.83 15% £28.92
Cinema tickets - The Super Mario Galaxy Movie 11 Apr 202611/04/2026 Hobbies and Interests / Theatre & Film £3.90 100% £3.90
Bus fare 11 Apr 202611/04/2026 Non-Essential / Travel £2.60 100% £2.60
School T-shirts 10 Apr 202610/04/2026 Essential / Clothes & Food etc. £17.00 100% £17.00
Helping Hands - April 9 Apr 202609/04/2026 Non-Essential / Childcare £46.00 100% £46.00
Share of Shopping 7 Apr 202607/04/2026 Essential / Clothes & Food etc. £58.24 15% £8.74
Ice cream 7 Apr 202607/04/2026 Non-Essential / Sweet treats £2.50 100% £2.50
Ice creams 6 Apr 202606/04/2026 Non-Essential / Sweet treats £3.75 33% £1.24
Food at Monkey Forest 6 Apr 202606/04/2026 Non-Essential / Takeaways & Dining £6.90 100% £6.90
Monkey Forest 6 Apr 202606/04/2026 Non-Essential / Leisure £12.00 100% £12.00
Easter bunny treats 5 Apr 202605/04/2026 Non-Essential / Events & Seasonal Events £6.00 100% £6.00
Share of Shopping 4 Apr 202604/04/2026 Essential / Clothes & Food etc. £6.15 15% £0.92
Share of Shopping 1 Apr 202601/04/2026 Essential / Clothes & Food etc. £20.45 15% £3.07
Pocket money 1 Apr 202601/04/2026 Non-Essential / Pocket Money £8.00 100% £8.00
Sweets and a Drink 30 Mar 202630/03/2026 Non-Essential / Sweet treats £3.20 100% £3.20
Bus ticket 30 Mar 202630/03/2026 Essential / Travel £2.60 100% £2.60
Share of shopping 30 Mar 202630/03/2026 Essential / Clothes & Food etc. £23.18 15% £3.48
Clothes 30 Mar 202630/03/2026 Essential / Clothes & Food etc. £35.00 100% £35.00
Clothes 30 Mar 202630/03/2026 Essential / Clothes & Food etc. £35.00 100% £35.00
2 days holiday club 26 Mar 202626/03/2026 Non-Essential / Childcare £60.00 100% £60.00
Cheese burger and chips 25 Mar 202625/03/2026 Non-Essential / Takeaways & Dining £13.00 40% £5.20
Share of shopping 25 Mar 202625/03/2026 Essential / Clothes & Food etc. £189.45 15% £28.42
Helping hands - extra day 23 Mar 202623/03/2026 Non-Essential / Childcare £13.00 100% £13.00